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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,134.41, 608,659.36 and 259,832.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,134.41, 608,659.36 and 259,832.11 is: 358,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,134.41 : 608,659.36 = 259,832.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,134.41/608,659.36 = 259,832.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,134.41x = 608,659.36 × 259,832.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,134.41x = 158,149,245,780.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,149,245,780.05/441,134.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,505.80

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